A) 20 SeptemberB) 22 SeptemberC) 21 SeptemberD) 19 September Explanation: The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day) is observed annually on 21 September, as a period to observe 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire and to spread awareness and preach peace and harmony all across the globe.

A) Celebrating Thriving Deaf CommunitiesB) Reaffirming Deaf People’s Human RightsC) Deaf People’s Cultural AchievementsD) Equality for Deaf People Explanation: The theme of 2021 IWD is “Celebrating Thriving Deaf Communities”

A) SwedenB) NorwayC) GermanyD) Switzerland Explanation: Switzerland, Sweden, the U.S., and the U.K., and the Republic of Korea are ranked among the top 5 respectively.

A) Climate Action for PeaceB) Shaping Peace TogetherC) Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable WorldD) he Right to Peace – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 70 Explanation: The 2021 theme for the International Day of Peace is “Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World.”

A) Mare of EasttownB) The CrownC) Ted LassoD) Hacks Explanation: Outstanding Drama Series: The Crown

A) Cordelia CruisesB) Angriya CruisesC) Nefertiti CruisesD) MV Paramhamsa Cruises Explanation: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched India’s first indigenous cruise liner on September 18, 2021, in partnership with Cordelia Cruises, a private company operated by M/s Waterways Leisure Tourism Pvt. Ltd.

A) S P SethuramanB) Krishnan SasikiranC) R Raja RithvikD) Srinath Narayanan Explanation: The 17-year-old R Raja Rithvik from Warangal has become India’s 70th and newest chess Grandmaster (GM).

With reference to ‘World Bank’ consider the following statements: 1. The World Bank Group has decided to discontinue publishing its ‘Doing Business report on country investment climates’. 2. The World Bank was formed in July 1944 and its headquarters are located in Washington DC, USA. Choose the correct option. A. 1 Only B. 2 Only

Which bank has partnered with Paytm to launch co—branched credit cards in October 2021? A. HDFC B. SBI C. CBI D. UBI Answer: HDFC Explanation: HDFC Bank will launch co—branched credit cards on Visa platform to business persons, millennials and merchants. The cards will be launched in October 2021 on the occasion of Diwali. UPSC

Consider the following statements: 1. India has been ranked at 46th peace in the global Innovation Index, 2021. 2. World Intellectual Property Organisation has released the Global Innovation Index 2021. 3. As per the Index, USA has topped the ranking followed by Sweden and Canada have been ranked 2nd and 3rd place in the ranking.